XFC veteran Julio Gallegos returns to the cage vs Oselukwue

Feb 3, 2012

(PRESS RELEASE) -- XFC veteran Gerardo
Julio Gallegos returns to the cage on Feb. 10th live on HDNet
when he takes on Amaechi
Oselukwue at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at XFC 16: ‘High
Stakes’. The heavy handed middleweight is a fan favorite not just
for his fighting ability but his charity work as well.

Overcoming tragedy at an early age, that saw the loss of both of
Gallegos’ parents, the Kentucky native has turned the negative into
a positive by focusing his energy on helping sick children.
Gallegos works tirelessly promoting cancer awareness and spends his
time visiting sick children at St. Jude and Kosair Children’s
Hospital in Kentucky. Last year Gallegos even started his own
charity, the GJG Foundation, which benefits kids in Lexington, KY.
Last year the fighter raised several thousand dollars that went
into helping children in his hometown.

XFC President John Prisco isn’t just a man who promotes Gallegos’
fights. He’s also a fan of the man who gives back to his community.
“It’s great to have Julio back in the XFC. We haven’t seen him
since 2010 and I know he’s eager to get back in there and continue
to fight and do his best to help sick children not only in Kentucky
but all over the world. Julio had a tough childhood and could’ve
easily fallen into the trap of joining a gang or drugs, but he
didn’t. He chose to pay it forward and is give back to his
community. If anyone deserves to have a chip on their shoulder it’s
Julio, but he doesn’t. He has the biggest heart of anyone in the
sport. I’m proud to promote him and win, lose, or draw Julio is a
winner.”

Gallegos made his debut at XFC 7 and finished his first four
opponents in just under a combined 16 minutes. At XFC 10 it took
Gallegos only 34 seconds to knock out UFC veteran Shane Primm.
At ‘High Stakes’ the Reaction MMA product will be looking for
another spectacular knockout.

“Julio has hands of stone,” said Prisco. “If Julio hits you with a
clean shot you are going down. He is so strong and hits like a Mack
Truck. He also has a very underrated ground game too. Wherever the
fight goes, Julio is game.”

But standing in Gallego’s way of a successful return is Amaechi
Oselukwue. ‘The Infamous A.O.” is one of the most decorated
fighters in Tennessee Amateur Mixed Martial Arts history. Before
turning pro, “A.O.” built his reputation as one of the most
fearless fighters in the state’s history taking on all comers at
light heavyweight and middleweight.

“I’m really intrigued by A.O.,” confessed Prisco. “A.O. is one of
those guys who is so athletic. I’ve seen him do things in the cage
and think, ‘This kid has the potential to be another Anderson
Silva’. He’s so raw and has won a lot of fights just on
athletic ability. I think his fight with Julio is going to be a war
and I don’t see it going the distance. One of these guys will
likely get knocked out.”

XFC 16 : High Stakes is sponsored by Sheets Energy Strips &
Overthrow Gear and will air live on HDnet from the Knoxville Civic
Coliseum in Knoxville, TN on February 10th, 2012. Tickets are on
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